Office of the City Clerk - Record #: R2015-72

• Record #: R2015-72
• Type: Resolution
• Status: Adopted
• Intro date: 1/21/2015
• Final action: 1/21/2015
• Title: Tribute to late Willa Dean Latham Outlaw
• Sponsors: Foulkes, Toni

Date	Journal Page Number	Action By	Action	Result
1/21/2015	102544	City Council	Adopted	Pass
1/21/2015		City Council	Introduced (Agreed Calendar)

MEMORIAL RESOLUTION HONORING WILLA DEAN LATHAM OUTLAW

WHEREAS, God in His infinite wisdom has chosen to call Willa Dean Latham Outlaw, outstanding citizen and beloved friend, home to her eternal reward; and

WHEREAS, This honorable body has been informed of her transition by the esteemed Alderman of the 15^th Ward, Toni Foulkes; and

WHEREAS, Born October 10, 1949 in Reform Alabama, Willa Dean was the loving daughter of the late Willie B. and Claudia Mae Latham. Her parents instilled strong morals and values throughout her life. She and her ten siblings brought laugher and happiness into the family home. Willa Dean, affectionately known as "Dean" by her family and friends, accepted Christ as her personal Savior at a young age and was a faithful member of the Choir of Popular Springs Church; and

WHEREAS, Symbolic ofthe strength and solidity of family life, Willa and Paul Outlaw were united in marriage on September 17, 1965 and to this loving couple two children were born; Michael and Vincent. The number of children increased to five after the death of her parents; and

WHEREAS, A cherished friend of many and a good neighbor to all, Willa Dean Latham Outlaw will be greatly missed and fondly remembered by her family members and friends. Her loving husband, Paul Outlaw, two sons, Michael (Johana) and Vincent; two sisters, Barbara (Ajao) and Sondra (Hodges); six brothers, Robert (Charlene), Donald (Janice), Oscar, Leonard, Bernard (Valerie) and Shelly; uncles, Oscar (Ossie) James (Margie) and Alexander (Sylvia); aunts, Josie, Mamie, Morma and Norvell; her grandchildren, Marquie Outlaw, Michael D. Outlaw, Taylor Outlaw; her great-granddaughter, Saphira, a daughter-like friend, Micah Gilmore; a special friend, Beatrice Johnson and a host of other relatives and many friends; now, therefore,

Be It Resolved, That we, the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Chicago, gathered here this 21^st day of January 2015 A.D., do hereby offer our heartfelt condolences to the family and friends of Willa Dean Latham Outlaw and express our sorrow on her passing.

 

TjONI FOULKES Alderman - 15^lh Ward

Be It Further Resolved, That a suitable copy of this resolution be prepared and presented to the family of Willa Dean Latham Outlaw.

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